The Study On The Theory And Value Of "Unity Of Knowledge And Action” Of Wang Yang Ming

“Genuine knowledge” and “action” is a pair of significant categories in the research field of Chinese philosophy.The debate of them is also an important content in the history of Chinese philosophy,which runs through its development.Most famous philosophers have discussed this proposition and formed their own distinctive theory.In the middle of Ming Dynasty,on the basis of inheriting and criticizing the predecessors’ thoughts,Wang Yangming,creatively put forward the thought of unity of knowledge and action,clarified the definition of “Genuine knowledge” and“action”,and demonstrated its interdependent relationship.Wang Yangming advocates the philosophical spirit,which adapts to the development of new times,still has a positive influence in the field of politics,society and culture.The theme of this article is the theory of the unity of knowledge and action of Wang Yangming,which plays a significant role in his mind.And it has analyzed and discussed the origin background,primary coverage and value significance.Firstly,this article presents the germ of unity of knowledge and action in the perspective of social background and personal experience,and the academic perspective of the original thought and “mind is principle”.Secondly,on the basis of detailed analysis of “Genuine knowledge” and “action”,the article reveals the relation between “mind is principle” and “extension of innate knowledge”.The unity of knowledge and action is the guidance of constantly improving the conduct,and finally to become a saint.Finally,Through the above analysis,the article evaluates the academic value,social influence,internal defects and the value enlightenment.Along with the vigorous development of economic and cultural intercultural communication,the inheritance and development of the Chinese traditional culture has become an important factor of country’s overall competitiveness.The traditional cultural treasures should be well inherited.